Europe in November
May 14th, 2010, 11:21 PM
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Europe in November
My wife is going to Egypt in November. I would rather eat barbed wire, so I am planning on my own adventure - somewhere in Europe - as we live in France.
I am also frugal, so I would like to go somewhere where I can get by on 100 euros per day - maybe 125 - and still be busy. I was thinking about some of the Eastern European countries but have no clues as to the relative costs of stay and explore these areas. I am more than willing to take risks - just waned to try and get some possible first hand knowledge before deciding.
I am also frugal, so I would like to go somewhere where I can get by on 100 euros per day - maybe 125 - and still be busy. I was thinking about some of the Eastern European countries but have no clues as to the relative costs of stay and explore these areas. I am more than willing to take risks - just waned to try and get some possible first hand knowledge before deciding.
May 15th, 2010, 12:10 AM
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For sure you could easily manage that budget in most places in Germany and Austria, and that could even include a musical performance and museums every day. I'm sure eastern Europe would work too. That is about the budget I had for Rome a few years ago, and although I was scrimping a bit when it came to food, I did get tours, museums, and concerts. This budget is also quite doable in Spain or Portugal. In fact, I think it could work just about anywhere, but it all depends on your comfort level.
Possible budget:
Accommodation - 40-60 Euros per night. I look long and hard for good deals, and I try to get 3* quality in a good location.
Food - 20-40 Euros per day, depending whether you have breakfast included or not. When traveling, I can typically do fine with something like an included breakfast, a late afternoon snack, and dinner. Rarely is it necessary or desirable to have a full restaurant meal for both lunch and inner.
Local transport - 5-15 Euros per day. This includes some trips outside the city on some days.
Museums - 15-30 Euros per day (particularly if you get audiophones, etc.)
Concerts/Theatre - 0-200 Euros per day (I never go to the high end, and manage in the 10-20 Euro range usually).
Miscellaneous - 5 Euros per day. Newspapers, books, Band-aids,
etc.
Note the lack of a shopping budget.
Some sites for cheap accommodation: www.hotelscombined.com (I find the best deals here for regular hotels, much of the time), www.hostelbooking.com (has more than hostels, as it includes some B&Bs and hotels), www.hostelworld.com (ditto)
There are so many places that would tempt me, but I had such a great trip to Vienna in November 2008, despite the fact that Vienna gets cold and windy, that I'd be very drawn to going there again in your situation.
Possible budget:
Accommodation - 40-60 Euros per night. I look long and hard for good deals, and I try to get 3* quality in a good location.
Food - 20-40 Euros per day, depending whether you have breakfast included or not. When traveling, I can typically do fine with something like an included breakfast, a late afternoon snack, and dinner. Rarely is it necessary or desirable to have a full restaurant meal for both lunch and inner.
Local transport - 5-15 Euros per day. This includes some trips outside the city on some days.
Museums - 15-30 Euros per day (particularly if you get audiophones, etc.)
Concerts/Theatre - 0-200 Euros per day (I never go to the high end, and manage in the 10-20 Euro range usually).
Miscellaneous - 5 Euros per day. Newspapers, books, Band-aids,
etc.
Note the lack of a shopping budget.
Some sites for cheap accommodation: www.hotelscombined.com (I find the best deals here for regular hotels, much of the time), www.hostelbooking.com (has more than hostels, as it includes some B&Bs and hotels), www.hostelworld.com (ditto)
There are so many places that would tempt me, but I had such a great trip to Vienna in November 2008, despite the fact that Vienna gets cold and windy, that I'd be very drawn to going there again in your situation.
May 15th, 2010, 01:26 AM
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My wife just informed me that she is tacking on Petra to the Egypt trip. so I had better plan for two weeks as a poor, lonely wandering Gypsy. Maybe a 14 day. 60+ Eurail pass would help. I'ss see where they will take me to, from Paris.
Willtravel - thanks for you suggestions on Germany and Austria. Didn't think I could do it on my small budget - but it seems like I can.
Willtravel - thanks for you suggestions on Germany and Austria. Didn't think I could do it on my small budget - but it seems like I can.
May 16th, 2010, 12:58 AM
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Have you been living in Paris for some time, or will this be your first November in Europe?
Unless you focus on museums, concerts, and exhibitions, November is probably the most rotten month to visit Central Europe, unless you like temps between 0 and 10C, and lots of rain. Even SE/Central Europe like Hungary is not much better, even though you may catch a nice sunny day in early Nov. here or there.
The only regions I'd seriously consider (unless, as said, it was more a culture trip from museum to museum) are Andalucia/ Southern Spain or Turkey. Especially the latter should be a very affordable option if you check out the offers from your local travel agencies in Paris.
Unless you focus on museums, concerts, and exhibitions, November is probably the most rotten month to visit Central Europe, unless you like temps between 0 and 10C, and lots of rain. Even SE/Central Europe like Hungary is not much better, even though you may catch a nice sunny day in early Nov. here or there.
The only regions I'd seriously consider (unless, as said, it was more a culture trip from museum to museum) are Andalucia/ Southern Spain or Turkey. Especially the latter should be a very affordable option if you check out the offers from your local travel agencies in Paris.
